LRN
Level 3
QN: 603/0046/2
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LRN LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PRE U FOUNDATION STUDIES
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LRN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4000 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
LRN
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
4000 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
English Language and Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and values of good academic practice
- Be able to present information to an audience
- Be able to apply a range of English language skills within an academic environment.
- Be able to apply research skills in a higher education setting.
2
Foundation Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Have an understanding of basic accounting principles and how to apply then in a given setting.2.
- Be able to distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure
- Be able to understand how and why the values of assets change.4.
- Understand how to account for accruals and prepayments
- Understand how to account for bad debts and the provision for doubtful debts
- Understand the purpose and use of the Trial Balance in the production of Final Accounts
- Understand the purpose, and how to use the journal for the correction of errors
- Be able to use control accounts as a regulator in accounting
- Be able to make accounting adjustments based on in
- complete records
- Understand accounting approaches for different types of organisation.11.
- Be able to analyse and evaluate accounting statements
- Have an understanding of the purpose and role of budgeting, and be able to prepare simple budgets
- Be able to identify the purposes and usage of ICT in accounting
3
Foundation Biology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1- Understand the structures and purposes of basic components of cells.2-Be able to identify the basic anatomy structures of the human body.3-Demonstrate an understanding of the basic mechanisms of molecular biology.4-Outline some of the major theories that can explain the form, distribution, and abundance of organisms.
4
Foundation Business and Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Starting a Business
- Be able to identify the need for financial planning when starting up in business.3.
- Understand the role of finance when managing a business.4.
- Be able to explain the recruitment process in small organisations and how this can enhance the workforce.5.
- Be able to explain how the operations management is essential to a successful business.6.
- Understand marketing and the competitive environment.
5
Foundation Chemistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain essential principles and concepts in chemistry.2.
- Be able to describe the fundamental principles of thermochemistry, reaction kinetics and equilibria, molecular structure, aspects of organic chemistry, and spectroscopic methods.
6
Foundation Computing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand file management and e-document production using appropriate software.2.
- Understand how to create spreadsheets and graphs using appropriate software.3.
- Understand how to create and manipulate data within a database.
7
Foundation Creative Arts and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and elements of creative arts and design.
- Develop practical skills in creative arts and design techniques.
- Understand the cultural and social significance of creative arts and design.
- Create and present an original piece of art or design.
8
Foundation Digital Skills and Emerging Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of digital tools and emerging technologies in modern industries.
- Develop practical skills in using common digital tools and applications.
- Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and data protection.
- Understand ethical considerations related to the use of emerging technologies.
9
Foundation Economics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the central purpose of economic activity and the ‘economic problem’.2.
- Be able to determine the allocation of resources in competitive markets.3.
- Understand production, efficiency and economies of scale.4.
- Be able to identify and explain market failure.5.
- Outline the need for Government intervention in markets.6.
- Be able to measure macroeconomic performance.7.
- Understand how the macro economy works.8.
- Describe the objectives of Government performance and economic performance.9.
- Understand micro economic policy.
10
Foundation Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand global environmental issues and their impact.
- Understand the principles of sustainability and their applications.
- Develop practical solutions to promote sustainability in different contexts.
- Understand ethical and cultural considerations in sustainability practices.
11
Foundation Global Perspectives and Cultural Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand global issues and their implications.
- Understand cultural diversity and its importance in a globalised world.
- Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate global perspectives.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in addressing global and cultural topics.
12
Foundation Government and Politics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand participation and voter behaviour in a democratic process.2.
- Understand the purpose of democracy and representation.3.
- Understand the role of political parties in a democracy.4.
- Understand the nature and sources of the British constitution.5.
- Understand the composition and main roles and functions of Parliament.
- Be able to describe relationships within senior Government and through the cabinet system.7.
- Be able to explain multi-level governance and governance within the European Union.
13
Foundation Hospitality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of the hospitality industry.2.
- Understand the process and practice of customer care in a hospitality environment.3.
- Understand the theoretical concepts and nature of marketing communications.
- Be able to analyse contemporary issues to underpin informed discussion and debate.
14
Foundation Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how law is made in the UK and the processes for ratifying legislation.2.
- Understand the composition and operation of the legal system and the roles of bodies within the legal system.3.
- Understand basic concepts of criminal liability and actions taken for breaking the law.4.
- Understand the operation of the courts in procedures and sentencing.5.
- Understand negligence and duty of care, and the procedures in law for claiming damages.6.
- Be able to understand the principles and purposes of the law of contract, production of a valid contract and the procedures for breach of contract.
15
Foundation Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use number and algebra to solve numerical problems, equations
- create and use formulas
- create identities, sequences, functions and graphs.
- Use and apple shape space and measure for problem solving, communication and reasoning.3.
- Be able to Specify and Plan, Collect, Process and Represent
- Interpret and Discuss appropriate data.
16
Foundation Physics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain basic concepts in Newtonian mechanics and basic concepts involving energy, forces and motion
- Be able to describe and apply the concepts of a fields and waves to a range of natural phenomena.3.
- Be able to describe the atomic nucleus and account for radioactive decay and nuclear energy.
17
Foundation Programming and Software Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe and apply a systematic approach to the design of programs.Write small procedural programs to perform well-defined tasks, following clear requirements.Test and document program code following the principles of software engineering.
- Describe and apply the benefits of modular software design.
18
Foundation Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key approaches in psychology.2.
- Be able to explain how science works in respect of gender development.3.
- Be able to research, and represent data in psychology.4.
- Understand ways in which social psychology may be applied to contemporary social and cultural issues.5.
- Understand methodological approaches in cognitive psychology
- Be able to recognise individual differences through the application of psychology
19
Foundation Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand culture and identity; families and households; wealth, poverty and welfare from a sociological perspective
- Be able to explain the roles and purpose of health and education for the population of the country.3.
- Be able to demonstrate different methods of collecting and representing sociological data for research.
20
Further Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use and apply number in a variety of ways to construct simple proofs of mathematical assertions.2.
- Be able to use a range of differential equations and further complex numbers
- Understand the purpose and use of linear equations and vectors
- Be able to use and apply mathematical models in probability and statistics
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0046/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LRN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016